Plymouth Reliability Overview
Based on 14,727 real complaints filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Plymouth reliability varies significantly by model. Compare models below and review the specific model-year page before buying.
Is Plymouth reliable? Quick answer
Based on 14,727 real NHTSA complaints across 1 Plymouth models
Plymouth reliability varies significantly by model and year. Some Plymouth models have consistently low complaint rates; others show recurring automatic transmission patterns across multiple generations. The brand-level reliability score is less useful than picking the specific model + year you're considering.
62 reported fatalities in Plymouth complaints. Scroll down for the full model-by-model breakdown, or use the links above to jump to a specific model's year-by-year page.
Worst Plymouth Models to Avoid
All 1 Plymouth models — sorted by severity (highest first)
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Most Common Plymouth Problems
Components most reported across all Plymouth models in NHTSA complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 1,081 | 3.1% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 966 | 0.7% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 768 | 9.8% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 629 | 1.3% |
| Airbags | 624 | 14.6% |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 533 | 66.2% |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 382 | 4.7% |
| Unintended Acceleration | 338 | 13.6% |
| Structure:Body:Door | 257 | 1.9% |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 222 | 0.9% |
Plymouth Reliability — Frequently Asked Questions
How many NHTSA complaints does Plymouth have?
Plymouth has 14,727 NHTSA consumer complaints across 1 distinct models in the VinItel database (1995–present). 7.7% of those complaints involved a crash, and 62 involved a fatality. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation via VinItel.
Which Plymouth model has the most NHTSA complaints?
By total complaint volume, the top Plymouth models are: Plymouth Prowler (69 complaints). Note that higher-volume models naturally accumulate more complaints, so per-model severity depends on sales volume and crash rate. See the full sortable ranking at vinitel.com/stats/nhtsa-complaints/plymouth.
What are the most common Plymouth problems?
Across all Plymouth models in the NHTSA database, the most-reported issue categories are: Automatic Transmission (1,081 complaints, 3.1% crash rate); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (966 complaints, 0.7% crash rate); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (768 complaints, 9.8% crash rate). Crash percentages indicate how often that component failure resulted in an accident — higher percentages are safety-critical.
Which Plymouth model years should I avoid?
Plymouth models with the highest severity scores include Plymouth Prowler. Specific model years to avoid depend on the model — click any Plymouth model to see its year-by-year breakdown with complaint counts, crash rates, and recalls. Our AVOID label is applied when a year's normalized complaint rate exceeds 1.5× the model's median.
Is Plymouth a reliable car brand?
NHTSA complaint data shows reliability varies significantly by model and year within every major brand — including Plymouth. A brand-level reliability verdict is misleading because it averages a bad year of one model with a great year of another. VinItel's approach: pick your target Plymouth model + year and view that specific page for actionable reliability data. See vinitel.com/stats/nhtsa-complaints/plymouth to browse all 1 Plymouth models.
Should I buy a used Plymouth?
Buying used requires two checks: (1) research the specific model + year for known problems using the NHTSA data on this page, and (2) run a VIN report on the exact car to check for hidden accidents, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. VinItel offers both — reliability research is free, individual VIN reports are $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99). Common Plymouth issues to ask about during inspection include automatic transmission.
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